prolapse

Other forms: prolapsed; prolapsing

Definitions of prolapse

1. noun

   the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
   synonyms: descensus, prolapsus

   types:

   enteroptosis

   an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity

   glossoptosis

   abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue

   descensus uteri, metroptosis

   prolapse of the uterus

   nephroptosia, nephroptosis

   prolapse of the kidney

   ptosis

   drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness

   ureterocele

   prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow

   urethrocele

   prolapse of the urethra into the vagina

   brow ptosis

   sagging eyebrows

   type of:

   disability, disablement, handicap, impairment

   a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for someone to perform some physical or mental task